Selling my car without RC transfer

[Smartsnehal76]

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Smartsnehal76
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April 14, 2025 at 5:55 am

Hello People,
Does anyone know what are the consequences of selling their car without RC transfer but an agreement? Have you had an experience around this? The car’s owner is in US and looking at the current situation, they will only be able to come to India after a year.
Need advice.

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[Niharikaknight649]

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Niharikaknight649
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April 14, 2025 at 6:02 am

Any accident that occurs owner is responsible. So you know if they kill someone the FIR is against the owner.

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[Smartsnehal76]

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Smartsnehal76
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April 14, 2025 at 6:03 am

Alright. Thank you for your advice.

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[Braveviplav1268]

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Braveviplav1268
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April 14, 2025 at 6:05 am

Anything happens related to the car, expect police to come at your place too.

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[Smartsnehal76]

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Smartsnehal76
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April 14, 2025 at 6:06 am

If we get into an agreement, doesn’t that stand legally?

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[Braveviplav1268]

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Braveviplav1268
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April 14, 2025 at 6:30 am

No

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[Smartsnehal76]

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Smartsnehal76
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April 14, 2025 at 6:39 am

Got it. Thank you for your help!

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[Sahilpanda737]

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Sahilpanda737
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April 14, 2025 at 7:41 am

Had read a related incident here on Reddit on this topic.

Someone had an old scooter (Bajaj Chetak) and it was way too old and not working, so the owner sold it at scrap value to a nearby garage shop without doing any paper work.

The scooter rusted there for couple of years in the garage, when one new mechanic decided to repair it as a pet project to showoff his skills. He was able to fix the scooter to bare minimum so that it would start.

The mechanic took the scooter for a test drive, and accidentally killed a child.

Since the scooter was still under Owner’s name, FIR was lodged against him and he was made the main accused!

Indian vehicle laws are shit, hence never sell your vehicle without transferring the ownership in RC.

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[Smartsnehal76]

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Smartsnehal76
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April 14, 2025 at 7:42 am

Thank you for your help. This is helpful!

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[Aravhero991]

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Aravhero991
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April 16, 2025 at 11:38 pm

I believe buyer is responsible for registering car. Exchange money and hand over keys once they transfer the RC to their name.

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